ABOUT CLARE
Kia ora- a little about who I am and what influences me:
I call myself a lifelong learner and eclectic practitioner- blending training in health, psychology, education and neuroscience into a compassionately robust practice.
I originally come from ōtepoti/Dunedin but have lived in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton for over 30 years and consider it my home. I am 6th generation Kiwi on my mothers side and first generation on my Fathers side (who was a Dutch immigrant in the 1950's). I have two adult sons, had two miscarriages, am (still) married and am definitely a cat lover.
My values of faith, community and social justice give me hope, optimism and the challenge to go out of my comfort zone. I actively look for 'adventures' - moments of fun, curiosity, companionship and colour.
I enjoy professional collaboration - it helps grow my capacity and keeps me effective. It is a privilege to partner with organisations such as Hapū Wānanga ki Tainui, Ngā Maia, the Centre for Havening Research & Training and Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA). It was a highlight to co-author two chapters in their 2018 book "How are you? Really?".
Some mottos I have found that can help release 'stuck' and create inner balance:
Self Awareness is your superpower (clare barnett)
Truth sets us free (the message)
The person is not the problem, the problem is the problem (michael white, narrative therapy)
Context is everything (clare barnett)
Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have (sanchita pandey)
Ngā mihi
Clare
Qualifications and memberships:
Master of Counselling (First Class Honours)
P.G.Cert.Prof.Supervision, BA
RM, RCompN, CTT
Living Wisdom levels 1 & 2
Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner
Author
Registered Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
Registered member NZCOM, NZNO
Advisory Board Member of Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA)
Past PADA Board Member (2018-2023)
Golden Key Honours Society Member